1955 Hunter Valley floods
The Hunter Valley Floods of 23 February 1955 was a major flood on the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. They were one of the most devastating natural disasters in Australia's history.
A deserted farmhouse on the outskirts of Maitland during the 1955 flood
Hunter River (New South Wales)
The Hunter River is a major river in New South Wales, Australia. The Hunter River rises in the Liverpool Range and flows generally south and then east, reaching the Tasman Sea at Newcastle, the second largest city in New South Wales and a major harbour port. Its lower reaches form an open and trained mature wave dominated barrier estuary.
Ship entering the mouth of the Hunter River at Newcastle
The Hunter River meanders around coal mines and power plants in this aerial view.
Paddle steamer on the Hunter River near Duckenfield, New South Wales, c.1890
Bridges across Hunter River between Tomago and Hexham.